"Yossarian" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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My first trip I was that low too, but now my FBO insists on a continuous
climb to the middle of the channel for better glide distance if your
engine
quits. 4500' in a 172 is only like 7 miles glide.

Made many trips across the channel in a 172 taking off from CRQ. I'd usually
opt for 6500. Not so much for safety reasons but I liked the view better
higher up.

-- Chris.